Portrait of Esther Gracie

x1997.29.1-2

x1997.29.1-2

Name/Title

Portrait of Esther Gracie

Entry/Object ID

x1997.29-1,2

Description

pastel copy of an 1820s portrait done in the mid 1870s Picture: Large, pastel portrait of Esther Gracie. Front view of Mrs. Gracie seated and behind her is a curtain with tassel/fringe. She is wearing a dark/black empire waist dress tied with a ribbon. Draped around her shoulders is a black paisley shawl. Around her neck is a triple, lace ruff collar. On her head she is wearing a white or blonde lace bonnet. Her hair has been arranged in small, tight curls. The only piece of jewelry she is wearing is her plain, gold wedding band. Frame: Wood, gilt and gesso decorations applied to frame with glass.

Collection

King Manor Museum

Made/Created

Artist

Allen, Wm. R.

Date made

1870 - 1877

Dimensions

Width

24-3/8 in

Length

29-1/4 in

Dimension Notes

Frame: Length - 38.500 in. Width - 33.250 in. Diam. - 4.750 in.